I wouldn't do it JMO.
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| Author: | zooktastic [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | extended shackles pros and cons |
hey fellas, im planning to get some extended shackles for my zook and i have gotten mixed messages about how good or bad they are :S any input would be nice cheers, mick |
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| Author: | kenn [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:28 pm ] |
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I wouldn't do it JMO.
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| Author: | want33s [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:47 pm ] |
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Some people say extended shackles are the work of the devil. 
I believe they have their uses.... IF you do a RUF, mini RUF, fit longer springs or if you move the shackle chassis mount then there are big benefits to be had. |
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| Author: | ajsr [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:07 pm ] |
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my opinion- unless you match them to a longer spring and get a correct shackle angle it will just make you car ride worse. I dont belive they are worth the money other wise |
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| Author: | lump_a_charcoal [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:15 pm ] |
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If you want it for lift, there are better options. Like 33s ajsr said, unless they suit longer springs, they are not great. Oh they are illegal in most states too, unless engineered... |
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| Author: | zuk85 [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:18 pm ] |
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i have 2" extended shackles with a 2" lift, NO RUF OR ANY OF THAT FANDAGLED STUFF and my car rides just as it did before i put them on, plus it gave me a hell of alot more ride height 
just removed my sway bar and am keen to go out bush as soon as i get back from my holiday :DD:
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| Author: | ajsr [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:35 pm ] |
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zuk85 wrote: i have 2" extended shackles with a 2" lift, NO RUF OR ANY OF THAT FANDAGLED STUFF
and my car rides just as it did before i put them on.CRAP, plus it gave me a hell of alot more ride height just removed my sway bar and am keen to go out bush as soon as i get back from my holiday :DD:FIXED for you |
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| Author: | shep [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:46 pm ] |
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i have extended shackles on the front, i have longer springs and i only put them on to level my car out. so for me the pro's are my car sits levelish and the cons are it steers like a very large boat and tramlines quite badly. |
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| Author: | joeblow [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:58 pm ] |
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zuk85 wrote: i have 2" extended shackles with a 2" lift, NO RUF OR ANY OF THAT FANDAGLED STUFF
and my car rides just as it did before i put them on, plus it gave me a hell of alot more ride height cough....cough...(bullshit)....cough..... |
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| Author: | 31zook [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:04 am ] |
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hehe, they are unengineerable! I was told to take mine off and throw them out. The only case I know of is a certain yellow LWB on 35s that has been engineered with lux axles and longer shackles... |
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| Author: | ajsr [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:18 am ] |
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ive got ext shackles in mine but I also have longer springs and a good shackle angle BUT trust me they did nothing for the handling of the shit barge |
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| Author: | brodiezook [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:25 am ] |
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well ive had 2 yellow stickers and both times i went over with 3 inch lifted springs, extended shackles in the rear standard ones in the front and they have'nt said anyhting to me yet so touch wood  but yeh my rear sagged as i have a drawer system and 2x 12 inch subs in there so i put extended shackles in to try and keep my car looking level to..
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| Author: | 31zook [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:47 am ] |
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haha how long can you listen to the stereo if the twin sub's before the battery goes flat? i get 8hrs no sub |
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| Author: | zuk85 [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:35 am ] |
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cough..cough..hookturn... cough cough ha ha ha ha well only i know the way my car drives so u will never know :D
but in all honesty without the sway bar and with shackles handling dropped with sway bar and shackles no change :D they aint flimsy 3 bolt style ones, these are nice and chunky steel items
but yea as for legalities with them, im rethinkin there purpose on my car ditch em and get a lokka and some nice big muddies now :D
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| Author: | Saam [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: extended shackles pros and cons |
they where alright on my 1 litre until my spring broke, way better with 2 inch springs and no shackles |
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| Author: | zooktastic [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:21 am ] |
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they would be going with 2 inch lifted springs, just want 2 work out various pros and cons before commiting. thanks for the help guys, got more negative than positive so ill do what i can without shackles |
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| Author: | steve [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:37 am ] |
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zooktastic wrote: , got more negative than positive so ill do what i can without shackles
yeah i'm surprised by that. I thought everyone loved them. That must have been just 2 two years ago maybe, and now everyone that's had them is taking them off. |
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| Author: | 31zook [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:59 am ] |
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Saam wrote: they where alright on my 1 litre until my spring broke, way better with 2 inch springs and no shackles
Can you explain how you ran without any shackles? 
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| Author: | Dee [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:15 pm ] |
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wouldnt run em to gain height. I have longer springs. With stock shackles, the springs pushed the shackle up against the chassis. With 35mm extended jobs they gave me perfect shackle angle. Only reason i run em really. Cons; -illegal -Cause more side to side flex in the spring. (my mates 31s rubbed on his springs at full lock, before he fitted 2" ext shackles. Thats how much the springs started to move left to right under steering with them!) -Worse approach angle |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:28 am ] |
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I have only had my zoom a short time I have had * 2" springs 2" body 2" shackles = shit, wrong angles to rough * 2" springs 2" body = good angles smoother better flex * 2" body standard springs and spoa = love the ride flexes well, only shocks holding it back Alot of wasted money on a cheap run around do it once do it right. |
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| Author: | kenn [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:35 pm ] |
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mcwilly wrote: I have only had my zoom a short time I have had
* 2" springs 2" body 2" shackles = shit, wrong angles to rough * 2" springs 2" body = good angles smoother better flex * 2" body standard springs and spoa = love the ride flexes well, only shocks holding it back Alot of wasted money on a cheap run around do it once do it right. X2 Been there done that and then some..
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| Author: | Saam [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:55 pm ] |
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31zook wrote: Saam wrote: they where alright on my 1 litre until my spring broke, way better with 2 inch springs and no shackles Can you explain how you ran without any shackles? pure awesomness nah i meant standard shackles
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| Author: | BUZOOKA [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:37 pm ] |
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wanna go there wanna do that and screw up hardcore lol cant wait to live and learn with my zook |
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